Programs

Institutes

Overview

The academic degrees awarded by the Faculty of Theology of the Pontifical University of St Thomas Aquinas (PUST), in which the ISSR Mater Ecclesiae is inserted, are:

– Baccalaureate in Religious Sciences (Bachelor’s Degree) after a three-year course.
– Licentiate in Religious Sciences (Master’s Degree) after a two-year course with three possible specializations:

Pedagogical-Didactical

Liturgical-Pastoral-Catechetical

Ecumenical Theology and Interreligious Dialogue

The Institute also offers a Course for Formators. Please see the Handbook of Studies and/or the dedicated leaflet.

Baccalaureate

YEAR I

Introduction to the Study of Theology

Philosophy of Knowledge and Logic

Moral Philosophy

History of Ancient and Medieval Philosophy

Introduction to the World’s Great Religions

Introduction to Sacred Scripture

Pentateuch and Historical Books

Introduction to the Fathers of the Church and History of the Church I

Introduction to Theology and Theological Method

Fundamental Theology

Fundamental Moral Theology

Spiritual Theology

Introduction to Canon Law

General Didactics

Optional Courses:

Biblical Hebrew

Italian Language

Computer Ability

YEAR II AND III

YEAR A

Metaphysics

History of Modern and Contemporary Philosophy

The Synoptic Gospels and the Acts of the Apostles

The Epistles of St Paul and the Catholic Epistles

The Mystery of the Living God

Theological Anthropology

Theological and Cardinal Virtues

Ecclesiology

Mariology

Church History II

General Sociology

General Didactics

Theology of the Laity

Interdisciplinary Seminar

YEAR B

Philosophical Anthropology

The Prophetic Books and the Psalms and Wisdom Books

The Johannine Writings

Christology

Eschatology

Sacraments I/II

Church History III

Bioethics

General Psychology

Social Doctrine of the Church

Ecumenism

Pastoral Theology

Introduction to Christian Worship

Church and Media

Interdisciplinary Seminar

Comprehensive Final Exam/Final Paper

Licentiate

The students of the two-year course of the Licentiate will have customized plans of study that will be defined at the time of registration.

CORSO PER FORMATORI/COURSE FOR FORMATORS

The Course for Formators prepares future Formators. The Course includes three areas of study: Spirituality, Human Sciences, Psychology. Seminars, workshops and practical exercises will complete the preparation of those registered. The Course may last one year (two semesters) or two years (four semesters).

Enrolment requires possession of the necessary prerequisite for university admission, or the approval of a special commission of the Institute. In each academic year, students are expected to participate in 11 courses and a seminar.